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Combining old-world charm and a fashionable take on quintessential afternoon tea, The Library is set in the magnificent County Hall on London's bustling South Bank. Whilst enjoying views out onto iconic landmarks including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, guests can sample fine teas, towers of dainty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and indulgent cakes and fancies. A glass of champagne can also be added to complement this great British tradition.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £121 31% off
1 Addington Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Close to Waterloo, the 4 star Park Plaza is - as the name suggests - just behind County Hall. Near to the Thames, it's also convenient ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £134 42% off
Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge is a modern, design-led hotel a short walk from some of the city's most iconic attractions, such as Big Ben and ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 6 minutes from The Library at County Hall
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Corinthia Hotel London, 10a Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Offering excellent seasonal British fare within the five star, classically designed Corinthia Hotel, The Northall is a celebration of British cuisine and, though it doesn't shout ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Benugo is a high class chain of cafes selling handmade sandwiches, salads and desserts. What makes it stand out from the over-crowded coffee shop market is ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
1-2 Bridge Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More

London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
County Hall, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Library at County Hall
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ... More

London > Restaurants > South American restaurants
Festival Terrace, Southbank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Walk through the doors of Las Iguanas and find yourself transported to Latin America, full of rich, vibrant colours, quirky features and custom-made wooden mosaic tables ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 1st August 2020 to 7th March 2021 - 10.15am-4.30pm
The Library at County Hall, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 | 4 minutes from The Library at County Hall
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd April 2021 - 7pm
The Library at County Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Majestic synthpop and operatic electronica from the duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, who celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Felt Mountain....More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th April to 31st October 2021 - Various Times
The Library at County Hall, 14 Whitehall, SW1A | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
A return to the West End for the award-winning jukebox musical charting the rise and eventual break-up of 1960s rock'n'roll group The Four Seasons with a ...More

London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ... More

London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The Boat Show Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle has consistently good line-ups and has played host to some of the finest comedy acts on the ... More

London > Entertainment >
10 Leake Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The Vaults under Waterloo are an intriguing venue that play host to a number of underground events. Prime among them is the annual ... More
Sights and Attractions near The Library at County Hall

London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The London Dungeon closed its doors on its old Tooley Street home on 31st January 2013 (while London Bridge station is being redeveloped) and the new ... More

London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and watch ... More

London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Having already been the subject of a West End musical back in 2011, the Shrek saga is now the inspiration behind a new London attraction. A ... More
Shopping near The Library at County Hall

London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ... More

London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ... More

London > Shopping > Markets
Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Library at County Hall
On weekdays a street food market runs along Lower Marsh displaying a diverse range of global food for all tastes, from Italian ... More

London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 11 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 15 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 16 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
Leisure near The Library at County Hall

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More

London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ... More

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ... More
Nightlife near The Library at County Hall

London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The cocktails in the Bassoon Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which is ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Designed by the Eden Project, the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is the place to be on a summer's evening for stunning sundown views over the ... More

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 7 minutes from The Library at County Hall
Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd of drinkers of all ages and all ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The London Eye (or Millennium Wheel) elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from The Library at County Hall
The only surviving section of Whitehall Palace. In its heyday the largest royal palace in Europe, this historic venue is the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace ... More
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